GAMING SYSTEMS FOR FUNDING JACKPOTS

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.

主权项

1. A gaming system for funding at least one jackpot for a wagering game, the gaming system comprising:
at least one player module for receiving a first series of wagers and, after occurrence of a threshold event, for receiving a second series of wagers; a main control module of a gaming table, the main control module in communication with the at least one player module to receive an indication of the receipt of the first series of wagers and the second series of wagers from the at least one player module; a jackpot control module in communication with the main control module to receive an indication that the first series of wagers and the second series of wagers have been received; an operator interface module comprising a processor in information communication with the jackpot control module; and storage media in communication with the processor, the storage media including code configured to cause the processor to:
apply a portion of at least an initial contribution rate to the first series of wagers received at the at least one player module to a jackpot meter to fund a jackpot and another portion of at least the initial contribution rate to at least one reseed meter;cease applying the another portion of at least the initial contribution rate to the at least one reseed meter when at least one selected reseed value is reached; andapply at least one additional contribution rate to the second series of wagers received at the at least one player module to continue funding the jackpot in response to the occurrence of the threshold event.